Star Saturated Pillars of Creation 8.5" x 11" Photo Print This photo print is taken from a NASA Hubble Space Telescope image of M16, or the Eagle Nebula, aka NGC 6611. Shot in near-infrared light, the "Pillars of Creation - where new stars are forming" are transformed into eerie, wispy silhouettes, that are seen against a background of myriad stars. Because near-infrared light can penetrate much of the gas and dust, stars are revealed that are both behind the nebula as well as hidden away inside the pillars. Still some of the gas and dust clouds are so dense that even the near-infrared light cannot penetrate them. New stars embedded in the tops of the pillars, however, are apparent as light sources that are unseen in the visible image. The ghostly bluish haze around the dense edges of the pillars is material heated up by the intense ultraviolet radiation from a cluster of young, massive stars and evaporating away into space. At the top edge of the left-hand pillar, a gaseous fragment has been heated up and is flying away from the structure, underscoring the violent nature of star-forming regions. Image is printed on 8.5 x 11 inch photo stock. This photo print has a 1/4 inch border around the image which is ready for framing. 8.5 x 11 inch print Printed on to 250 GSM high quality photo stock Photo print is shipped First Class in Rigid Photo Mailer Image and colors may vary slight from example photo as every computer monitor may be calibrated or set up differently. Watermark "Quality Photos" is not present on Buyer's Photo Print Made in the USA = Look for more photos about outer space exploration, by visiting my store photo link on the left. Click on the Photos/Print link and then the subcategory link of Space Exploration - thanks. Shipping Details: This item ships to the United States only. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some FAQ's about purchasing from this seller: Q: SHIPPING AND DELIVERY A: Once payment is received, the buyer is notified via the message system that the order is being processed and prepared for shipping. Photo and print items are mailed via USPS First Class Mail in ridged mailers, unless otherwise stated. When an item physically ships, the item is marked shipped via the system. Orders are processed, but are not readied for shipping on weekends or holidays. Q: ABOUT MY INVENTORY ? A: Products are new, albeit, reproductions, unless otherwise stated. The source for these photo prints include original content, public domain and purchased rights to print. Purchase of this item does not include the rights of reproduction to the buyer. If an item cannot be delivered as stated, refunds will be promptly issued. Q: RETURNING AN ITEM A: If you need to return an item, please message me about your concern. I offer a 14-day money back guarantee. This is on the basis that you return the item within 14-days of your receipt in the same condition as received. Once the item has been returned to me, I will happily issue a full refund. Any return postage will be at your expense. Q: OTHER CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS. If you ever have any questions about an item or concerns about a transaction, please contact me via the message system. It is my goal to provide good items at a good price. Sometimes problems arise and I try my best to resolve them as quickly as can be.